Maxon's POV:
This was my fourth time trying to read this report. I couldn't focus, all I could think about was Kriss, and not in a good way. It had only been a few weeks since we announced our engagement, we weren't even married and she was driving me crazy. She agrees with everything I say and always avoids arguments and confrontation even when I think they're necessary. I decided to put all of that out of my mind and settled down to read the report for the fifth time.
A few hours later, I heard a small knock on the door, followed by a quiet giggle. This, of course, disrupted any focus or concentration I had.
"Come in." I said, sighing.
"Maxon!" said Kriss in a singsong voice.
"Yes, dear?" I said, trying to give her a genuine smile.
"For our wedding, should we have roast lamb or roast beef?" she called strutting over to my desk, holding a pad of paper and a pen.
"Whatever you think, Kriss." I said, not paying attention and trying to get back to my stack of papers. I was only mildly disappointed that it wasn't something interesting or important, in my eyes. I had become accustomed to her interruptions with insignificant questions.
She scribbled something down and then I could feel her watching me. She took a breath as if she might say something, then seemed to decide against it.
"I'll see you at dinner." she said in a small voice as she walked out.
Once again, I lacked concentration and focus so I decided to take a walk in the gardens. While I walked, it became quite apparent what was so irritating to me about Kriss; she wasn't America.
I smiled when I thought of America, when I saw her favourite plants in the gardens and looked up to see the spot on the roof where we had danced in the rain. I continued on, and I realised that the ache in my heart was not a want for Kriss, but a need for America. It was then that I discovered I had made the wrong choice. I was not supposed to be with Kriss, I was destined to be married to America.
Author's Note:
Thank you to everyone who has read this so far, I hope it's intriguing enough and that you're enjoying it!
In any part of the book, let me know if you think I should add something or someone, I would love to hear your suggestions!
Have a great day everyone <3
-J
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The One: Alternate Ending - A Selection Fanfiction
RomansaThis is a fanfiction based on the incredible Selection trilogy by Kiera Cass. It's an alternate ending, Maxon chose Kriss because he was heartbroken over America and the king and queen weren't killed. This is a multiple perspective story, flipping b...
